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This initiative is expected to contribute to making Japan a Sports Nation, encouraging globalization, revitalization of

1 Host Town Initiative The Host Town Initiative aims to promote human, economic and cultural exchange between local authorities and participating countries/areas on the occasion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic. This initiative is expected to contribute to making Japan a Sports Nation, encouraging globalization, revitalization of local areas and promoting inbound tourism. The Ministry Liaison Meeting on the Host Town Initiative for Tokyo 2020 was held on 30 September

2 Expected exchange at Host Towns The Host Town initiative is expected to maximize the impact of the through exchange with visitors coming to local areas. Picture from Abashiri City Picture from Tokushima Prefecture Picture from Tottori Prefecture 2

3 Examples of exchange with Olympians and Paralympians Learn about the significance of the Hear about the Olympians and Paralympians experiences Enjoy playing sports with the Olympians and Paralympians (school ground, gymnastics hall, swimming pool) Have contact with Japanese Olympians and Paralympians after the through invitations Enjoy games with international Olympians and Paralympians coming to training camps pre- Support for necessary expenditures (example of projects that can be covered) Invitation of Japanese Olympians and Paralympians events and lectures Improvement of sports facilities(according to the standard of International Sports Federations) Invitation & implementation of pre- training camps (volunteer training, security, accommodation, transportation) 3

4 Host Town Initiative System 1.Any local government (prefecture, city, town or village ) engaging in the following can register itself as a Host Town. 1 Promoting exchange between the following people and local citizens etc. - International athletes, coaches, and staff that will take part in the - People related to the participating states/regions in the such as embassy staff - Japanese Olympians or Paralympians 2 Events related to 1 above aiming for sports promotion, improvement of education and culture, and an inclusive society 2.Local governments can consult with the Secretariat of the Headquarters of Cabinet Secretariat about these projects and the Secretariat of the Headquarters will take applications for the Host Town Initiative. 3.Related ministries will support the projects of Host Towns with financial assistance, dispatch of human resources, and information provision. 4

5 2016 ~ 2019 Exchange in sports, culture, education, economy and sister cities 2020 The Olympic 7/24 ~8/9 The Paralympic 8/25 ~9/6 Before the Olympic After the Olympic Before the Paralympic After the Paralympic 2021 ~ International exchange would continue in each areas even after the 5

6 Pre- Training Camps (Source: TOCOG) Pre- Training Camps Training delivered voluntarily by the NOC, NPC and NF before the period in order to manage athletes conditions and to keep their performance level high. The NOC, NPC and NF delivering the training have the right to determine camping venues. Guidance to candidate venues The TOCOG will introduce candidate venues to the NOC and NPC. The TOCOG will publish guidance at the Rio de Janeiro and offer information to all NOC and NPC. The inviting communities are responsible for negotiations with the NOC, NPC and NF. Application Eligible body: Every domestic local authority (prefecture and municipality) Period: 1 April September 2018 Requirements: Training facilities, accommodation, medical facilities, traffic accessibility etc. Condition: Training facilities and accommodation should fulfill the technical requirements of the IF. 6

Toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

2020: Our Legacy for Future Generations Toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 2020 and beyond Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Tokyo 2020 Games The Cabinet Secretariat In the summer